Music
AOTW: Roe Kapara – Big Cigars and Satin Shorts
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Isabelle Braudakis ’25
Album of The Week: Roe Kapara – Big Cigars and Satin Shorts
Released: August 23, 2024
Rate: 9/10
RIYL: Cage the Elephant, GroupLove, Weezer
Roe Kapara is a young singer based in Los Angeles. He moved from Nashville to California just before the pandemic and has been releasing music ever since. His music blends a modern swirl of indie rock, pop punk, and alternative and this is perfectly displayed on his latest album, “Big Cigars and Satin Shorts.” His vocals and feel of his music create a fun and exciting mood, keeping you on the edge of your seat as you prepare for the next song to play.
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On This Day: December 9
Monday, December 9th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1963: The Beach Boys released “Little Saint Nick,” a classic holiday single.
2. 1964: John Coltrane recorded “A Love Supreme,” a landmark jazz album.
3. 1967: Jim Morrison was arrested onstage in New Haven, CT, during a Doors concert.
4. 1984: Michael Jackson announced his departure from The Jacksons during their final Victory Tour concert.
5. 1989: Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” topped the Billboard Hot 100.
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SOTW: “Music Sounds Better with You” – CLUB NF Version ft. Neil Frances
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Isabelle Braudakis ’25
Song of The Week: “Music Sounds Better with You” – CLUB NF Version ft. Neil Frances
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On This Day: December 2
Monday, December 2nd, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1883: Brahms‘ Symphony No. 3 debuted with the Vienna Philharmonic.
2. 1957: Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me” topped the Billboard chart.
3. 1964: Ringo Starr had his tonsils removed in London.
4. 1978: Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand’s “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” reached No. 1.
5. 1995: Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day” debuted at No. 1.
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AOTW: Ella Thompson – Ripple on the Wing
Thursday, November 21st, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Anabel Martin ’25
Album of The Week: Ella Thompson – Ripple on the Wing
Released: November 15th, 2024
Rate: 8/10
RIYL: Charlotte Day Wilson, Molly Lewis, Three Sacred Souls
Ella Thompson is a modern soul singer, her lyrics explore nostalgia, love, and self-realization. Her new album is driven by modern soul sounds with cinematic arrangements. She emphasized on an interview that her new album, “It’s about finding our place in both the microscopic and the universal. That’s what soul music means to me—songs of love, resistance, and shared humanity.”
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On This Day: November 19
Monday, November 18th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1978: Billy Joel’s 52nd Street hit No. 1 on the U.S. album charts.
2. 1983: R.E.M. made their first international TV appearance on the UK show The Tube.
3. 1985: The Jesus and Mary Chain released their debut album “Psychocandy.”
4. 1993: Nirvana recorded their legendary MTV Unplugged performance in New York.
5. 1994: The Rolling Stones hosted the first live-streamed concert on the internet.
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AOTW: MGMT – Loss of Life
Thursday, November 14th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Fiona Galang ’27
Album of The Week: MGMT – Loss of Life
Released: February 23, 2023
Rate: 6/10
RIYL: Of Montreal, Animal Collective, Mac DeMarco
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SOTW: “Born In Early May” – Mercury
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Isabelle Braudakis ’25
Song of The Week: Born In Early May – Mercury
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On This Day: November 11
Monday, November 11th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1955: Chuck Berry recorded “Maybellene,” a song that became one of his signature hits and marked a major moment in the development of rock and roll.
2. 1961: Bob Dylan performed at Carnegie Chapter Hall in New York City, a performance that helped solidify his position as a key figure in the American folk music scene.
3. 1966: The Beatles released “Revolver” in the U.S., an album that showcased their groundbreaking studio experimentation and solidified their influence on rock music.
4. 1971: The Doors performed their final concert with Jim Morrison in New Orleans, marking the end of the band’s era with Morrison before his death later that year.
5. 1997: The Verve released “Urban Hymns,” an album that became a landmark in the Britpop movement, featuring the hit single “Bitter Sweet Symphony” and propelling the band to international fame.
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SOTW: “Crimes of Passion” – The Free Label
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Anabel Martin ’25
Song of The Week: “Crimes of Passion” – The Free Label
The Free Label is a band that has six multi-instrumentalists and vocalists from Toronto Canada. They are known for their 70s disco and R&B music. Their most recent song “Crimes of Passion”, is one of the most popular on their new album, “Songs for Sienna.” I love the vibe of this song; it has a chill and has a 70s feel that draws you in effortlessly. The music beautifully captures the lyrics’ message, as the singer wants his lover to relax and simply embrace being with him. The guitars carry the emotional and passionate vibes of the song, as well.
I love the musical background of this song and is definitely recommend adding to your “Going Out” playlist.
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